I was interested in taking the line on until I heard it. When I listened to the Hovland I did not like it. I found it noisy and wooly. Maybe it was a synergy thing with the rest of the equipment, but I doubt it. The preamp is one of the most beautiful components I have seen, but sonically is was disappointing.
There are plenty of real good preamps, listen to as many as you can with your equipment.
Try listening to the Thor, BAT, Aesthetix or CAT. They are all quite good.
There are plenty of real good preamps, listen to as many as you can with your equipment.
Try listening to the Thor, BAT, Aesthetix or CAT. They are all quite good.